prioritize

pri·or·i·tize also Brit pri·or·i·tise /praɪˈorəˌtaɪz/ verb

 

pri·or·i·tiz·es; pri·or·i·tized; pri·or·i·tiz·ing

1 : to organize (things) so that the most important thing is done or dealt with first [+ obj] ▪ It's always difficult to prioritize work, school, and family. [no obj] ▪ If you want to do your job efficiently, you have to learn to prioritize.

2 [+ obj] : to make (something) the most important thing in a group
▪ The town council hopes to prioritize the bridge construction project at the next meetin